How far is Anaheim, CA from Sierra Madre, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Sierra Madre, CA is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.18 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.22 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pico Rivera
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Anaheim
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To Sierra Madre
18.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Sierra Madre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Sierra Madre.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles

    887 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 605 North

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Baldwin Avenue

    1496 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre, Arcadia

    987 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Baldwin Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Sierra Madre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Gabriel River Freeway
15.6 mi · 43%
Santa Ana Freeway
11.9 mi · 33%
Foothill Freeway
4.87 mi · 13%
West Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 3%
North Baldwin Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
I 210 West
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pico Rivera
00h 23m from Anaheim
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Sierra Madre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Sierra Madre?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pico Rivera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Anaheim and 18.1 miles from Sierra Madre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Sierra Madre.

Stop Ideas Near Pico Rivera

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pico Rivera and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 14.6 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pico Rivera.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

15 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

18 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

20 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

22 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Sierra Madre. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.47 km).

Anaheim

#1 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Sierra Madre

#2 Sierra Madre

City in California

Population10,621
Coordinates34.1616700, -118.0528500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Sierra Madre (-118.05285, 34.16167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.77
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.38 $14.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.76 $15.53
Premium $6.24 $7.99 $15.98
Diesel $7.57 $9.69 $19.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Anaheim and Sierra Madre. The current time is 04:27:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.